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Caffè Vergnano Decaf review
Dark brown foam. Malty, sweet and delicately roasty aroma. At first taste somewhat acidic with a pleasurable tinge of bitterness, like cocoa powder. Some woodiness. A medium bodied cup with a weak crema. Slightly acidic aftertaste. Overall a quite balanced blend, with sandalwood and chocolate flavors dominating and an average acidity, neither very fruity nor pungent. Medium intensity too for a coffee mostly for quiet moments when there’s time to sip it slowly.
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Caffè Vergnano Cremoso review
Light brown foam. Moderately sweet, hazelnut’s aroma. The crema is persisting and thick, as you’d expect from a “cremoso” (creamy in Italian) blend. Dry and slightly bitter at first. A medium-dark roast. Somewhat spicy, hints of a not too dark chocolate tablet can be noticed along with a peppery flavor. A bit of a salty aftertaste, barely present. Cup is leaning towards an heavy body with a very soft, creamy feel. Low acidity in general, gently stepping up at lower temperatures. An overall smooth and richly creamy cup of coffee, which maintains a dark, intense aspect.
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Caffè Vergnano Arabica review
Light brown foam. Nicely roasted aroma, somewhat woody and floral. At first taste, a medium-bodied cup with a good mix of bitterness and acidity. Acidity isn’t particularly bright nor pungent but more delicate. Overall woody, slightly herbal and a small component of sweetness are the prevailing notes. Medium intensity for a probably medium roast. Vague floral undertones, mostly overcome by the woodiness and Robusta’s characteristics. A solid capsule for medium intensity espresso lovers.
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Caffè Vergnano Bio review
Brown foam. Pleasurable roasted aroma with some sweetness. Medium body, dark roast. Bitterness prevails overall, especially when coffee is very hot. Subtle fruity sweetness, like of apples’, and a pungent cocoa undertone are the main flavors present. Persistent crema. Silky mouthfeel, no specific aftertastes (actually pretty low on aftertaste in general). A capsule that is very balanced, that doesn’t lean towards any flavor and possessing nearly no acidity. A well-round cup of coffee, with medium intensity, for the moments when neither a light nor a strong coffee is needed.
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The Nespresso revolution = yet another myopic article
From time to time an article bashing Nespresso and its business model comes along. Latest in this list is this one from the Guardian. Recently it made the rounds on social media and was shared to us (more than once actually). We read it and reflected on it for a couple of days before collecting our thoughts, before feeling ready to make some points about it. We are more and more convinced that often these articles are written by journalists that either don’t truly understand what Nespresso is or dislike the company, for whatever reason. Why do we believe this? Because all of them are myopic takes on Nespresso and…
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Ispirazione Genova Livanto review
Light brown foam. Sweet and delicate aroma of cereals and milk. Roasty notes are also prominent, making it a coffee with a very “breakfast-like” aroma. A light roasted pod, with a spumous crema that is quite persisting. A bit of acidity and bitterness that mix together equally. Gradually more acidic as the coffee cools down, which can make the acidity harsher, like grapefruits, rather than a gentler milk-like acidity. Weak aftertaste. Medium-low intensity. Quite a milky pod, with flavors and characteristics that remember a macchiato coffee. Overall a well rounded cup, where notes of cereals, milk and a caramel-like sweetness nicely blend together. Light enough to be a good base…
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Ispirazione Palermo Kazaar review
Dark brown foam. Strong aroma, pleasantly of roasted cereals, with hints of sweetness. Heavy bodied, velvet mouthful. Largely bitter and nutty in the taste profile, with nuances of caramel and almond sweetness. Acidity present just in the aftertaste. A well, strong, rounded cup, with saltiness emerging at lower temperatures to provide a little surprise.
